Rahul 's grandfather, Uma Dutt Sharma, was a master of the santoor. The harsh tone of the instrument made it fall out of line with folk music, classical music, but Uma Dutt Sharma persisted.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)

Rahul 's grandfather, Uma Dutt Sharma, was a master of the santoor. The harsh tone of the instrument made it fall out of line with folk music, classical music, but Uma Dutt Sharma persisted.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)

Shivkumar Sharma, his father, mastered the instrument by experimenting with various striking positions and tones. As Shivkumar's status rose in the musical circles of Kashmir, word of his performances grew over borders and continents.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)

Shivkumar Sharma, his father, mastered the instrument by experimenting with various striking positions and tones. As Shivkumar's status rose in the musical circles of Kashmir, word of his performances grew over borders and continents.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)

Rahul quickly became a sought after concert artist, and has released several CDs, some solo and some with his father. He has collaborated with international musicians like pianist Richard Clayderman and keyboardist Kersi Lord. The Confluence (2002) has mostly Indian titles, six of which were composed by Rahul Sharma himself.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)

Rahul quickly became a sought after concert artist, and has released several CDs, some solo and some with his father. He has collaborated with international musicians like pianist Richard Clayderman and keyboardist Kersi Lord. The Confluence (2002) has mostly Indian titles, six of which were composed by Rahul Sharma himself.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)

Rahul provided the music for the Hindi feature film 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge', for which he received the award in the 'Best Debut-Music Director' category at the 2002 Zee Bollywood Music Awards. His last album Time Traveler which has been described as New-Age was released on March 10, 2006.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)

Rahul provided the music for the Hindi feature film 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge', for which he received the award in the 'Best Debut-Music Director' category at the 2002 Zee Bollywood Music Awards. His last album Time Traveler which has been described as New-Age was released on March 10, 2006.
(BCCL/Rajesh Bansod)